The Cal 3-27, often referred to as the Cal 27 Mark III, represents a significant departure in the lineage of Jensen Marine’s most popular size class. Introduced in 1983, it was the first 27-foot Cal not designed by the brand's long-time collaborator C. William Lapworth. Instead, the company commissioned C. Raymond Hunt Associates to modernize the hull and interior to compete with the evolving "Euro-style" performance cruisers of the early 1980s. While earlier versions of the Cal 27 were defined by Lapworth’s signature conservative lines and "pop-top" cabins, the 3-27 was a ground-up redesign focused on maximizing interior volume and updating the sailing envelope for the PHRF racing era. Built primarily in the Tampa, Florida facility during the Bangor Punta ownership period, the 3-27 remained in production until roughly 1987, eventually evolving into the short-lived Cal 27-4.
Cal 3-27 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Cal
- Model
- 3-27
- Builder
- Bangor Punta Marine
- Designer
- William Lapworth
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1983 - 1985
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 1 | $8,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 1 | $4,500 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina 27 | 26.83' | $7,725 | 62 | 19 |
| Beneteau First 325 | 32.48' | $24,143 | 15 | 6 |
| C&C 27 Mk V | 26.5' | $17,500 | 11 | 5 |
| Pearson 27 | 26.92' | $7,000 | 10 | 4 |
| Cal 34 | 33.24' | $19,900 | 9 | 3 |
| Cal 31 | 31.5' | $10,500 | 9 | 2 |
| Morgan 27 | 27.5' | $6,950 | 6 | 4 |
| Jeanneau Sun Light 30 | 30.02' | $30,385 | 5 | 3 |
| CAL 29 | 29' | $4,900 | 3 | 1 |
| Cal 3-27 | $6,250 | 2 | 0 | |
| Jensen Cal 28 | $4,000 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $6,250 | 2 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Cal 3-27 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Cal 3-27 over the past 12 months is $6,250. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Cal 3-27 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 2 Cal 3-27 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- What are similar sailboats to the Cal 3-27?
- Comparable models include the Catalina 27, Beneteau First 325, C&C 27 Mk V. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.